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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Integration of LGFA and Camogie Association with the GAA: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: At home in Longford, the pitches of St. Mel's College are available to the underage squads in the county. We have been quite progressive. I remember there were times when the ladies' county games were on a club ground as they were not allowed use the county ground, but it is something we have been very strong on, so all finals are played in Pearse Park, our county ground. All intercounty...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Integration of LGFA and Camogie Association with the GAA: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Chair. I put on record that I am a former member of the ard chomhairle in Croke Park; I was there for five years. I first will put a quick question to Mr. Parsons on the GPA and Professor McAleese mentioned it earlier. In discussions it has had previously about the pot of money which is there and is supported by the Government to support intercounty players both male and female...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Integration of LGFA and Camogie Association with the GAA: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: Are there any challenges the witnesses foresee for the three NGBs from what they face in the club?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Integration of LGFA and Camogie Association with the GAA: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: In terms of referees, I would like to welcome Mr. John Devaney, who is a neighbour of mine from Longford. From a refereeing point of view what challenges does he see? I know that at home in Longford, females at the clubs regularly are looking to get people to take up refereeing. I know a lot of lads who referee both codes. What do you see as the challenge for being able to provide...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Integration of LGFA and Camogie Association with the GAA: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: It is an interesting point that referees face less abuse in ladies' GAA.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Integration of LGFA and Camogie Association with the GAA: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: What are the main challenges for Scór, rounders and handball? At present they sit within the GAA organisation, based in Croke Park. What challenges do the witnesses see for their groups? What do they see as the benefits of full integration?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Integration of LGFA and Camogie Association with the GAA: Discussion (10 Apr 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: This is about the comments that Mr. Parsons made. I come from a strong GAA background. To me, we are all members of one association. We all have an equal say. I do not think anyone has any higher say than anyone else, whether they are a club player, from GAA Scór, a GAA referee, etc. We are all volunteers, and we are all members of the association, so all our opinions are equal....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Chair. I also welcome the Minister of State. This matter relates to the current funding situation at St. Christopher's Services, which is a special school in Longford that was built by the people of Longford and has been funded by them for more than 40 years. The school is close to the hearts of all of us in Longford. However, there is currently a significant deficit of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise. There were mistruths. The facts need to be put out there. We must ensure that this organisation that looks after the vulnerable in our community is properly funded into the future and that it is placed on a firm footing. We need to ensure that we will not have a situation where a voluntary board of directors makes a decision to pay increased wages - and rightly so - to a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (21 Mar 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister and I welcome the commitment to ensure that there is going to be appropriate funding. Within the reply, there was a reference to the flow of information for the next six to eight weeks to ensure that the HSE can respond but we need to know for the next number of years; key to that we are looking at a deficit of €4.4 million in the organisation at the end of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: It would be remiss of me not to say something about the shock news of the resignation of the Taoiseach. He is someone I am extremely proud to have served under, both as Taoiseach and as leader of our party. He is also someone who has sacrificed much for public life and public service. He has served the country well and with distinction. That will be the legacy he will leave behind. I am...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I support the comments of Senator Gallagher and pay tribute to Senator McGreehan on her work. I met with the IFA sheep committee in Longford approximately 12 months ago about this. We need to strengthen the fines. Each local authority needs to step up to the mark, particularly with dog wardens. I saw a survey recently where a significant number of local authorities issue no fines at all....

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (6 Mar 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: It is disappointing that this motion on the private rental sector includes no recognition of the introduction of the rent tax credit, which allows a couple to claim a credit of €1,000 for 2022 and 2023 and €1,500 for 2024 and 2025 in respect of rents paid. Indeed, I see no mention of the credit on the Sinn Féin website. It is disappointing that this scheme for people in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments welcoming the report on school transport. While I welcome that we are extending eligibility to more people, we are still going to have the same issues, including a shortage of people to drive buses. We have the simple issue of people - because tickets are free in some cases - applying for tickets even when they are not being used, and then we are leaving other...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (27 Feb 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber today to take my Commencement matter. To put it simply, we are looking for extra capacity within the special schools in Longford to cater for kids who have that need. While I welcome the significant investment by Government, particularly over the last number of years through the Department of Education and the roll-out of extra special...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (27 Feb 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. It is very positive to know that there is capacity. I will be delighted to bring back that news to the parents. I look forward to any further correspondence from the Department regarding when those places will be available for the parents and kids.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Chair and welcome the Minister. In the Minister's introductory piece, she mentioned asking the question on Monday, and then asking it on Wednesday again. Could she elaborate on why she asked the question a second time? In her opening statement, she said she was willing to elaborate further on the events of last Thursday. What are the events she wants to elaborate on? With...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: While that was being said, Kevin Bakhurst was sitting there in the same room and made no comment at all to contradict the comments the chairperson had made with regard to it.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Oversight of RTÉ's Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues and Plans for Longer-term Support and Funding for Public Service Media: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (27 Feb 2024)

Micheál Carrigy: I do not have confidence in Kevin Bakhurst after hearing that. I think he is compromised in his role and in his position because he made no comment on that despite the fact that he knew that was not correct. He should have given that information to the Minister who was acting on behalf of the Government. I feel that he is compromised in his position on that basis. Who was going to break...